Prepared Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine are being recalled in Ireland because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected 750g meals may have been sold under different front-of-pack labels, so consumers should check the back label before eating them.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the Category 1 food alert on 18 September 2026. Anyone with one of the affected products should not eat it.
Quick summary of the food recall in Ireland
- Product: Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner
- Pack size: 750g
- Producer shown on the back label: Kilbride Classic Cuisine
- Reason: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Affected use-by dates: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 and 26 September 2026
- Consumer action: Do not eat the implicated batches
Which Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners are affected?
The recall applies to specific 750g batches of the following products:
- Kilbride Classic Cuisine Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner
- Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner with the back label stating “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine”
The FSAI notice does not provide a separate batch code in the product-identification section. Instead, consumers should check the use-by date printed on the packaging. The affected dates are:
- 17/09/2026
- 18/09/2026
- 19/09/2026
- 20/09/2026
- 21/09/2026
- 24/09/2026
- 25/09/2026
- 26/09/2026
Why the packaging may look different
The front-of-pack label can vary depending on the individual store where the meal was purchased. This means the product may not always appear under the same store or brand name.
To identify a potentially affected meal, consumers should turn the pack over and look for the wording “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine” on the back label. The back of the pack also contains information connected with the store where the product was bought.
Why has the product been recalled?
The prepared dinners are being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The notice describes a possible risk; it does not state that every affected meal contains the bacterium.
Listeria infection may cause mild flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy people, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The FSAI warns that infection can be more serious for people who are particularly vulnerable, including pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
The incubation period can vary considerably. According to the alert, it averages around three weeks but may range from three to 70 days. Anyone concerned after consuming an affected product should seek appropriate medical advice.
What consumers should do
If you have a 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner with the affected producer information and one of the listed use-by dates, do not eat it.
- Check the back-of-pack wording and use-by date.
- Do not consume the product if it matches the recalled details.
- Follow instructions from the store or retailer where it was purchased.
- If you have health concerns after eating the product, contact a healthcare professional.
The FSAI notice does not specify whether a receipt is required, whether a refund is available or whether the product must be returned to the original store. Consumers should contact the retailer for information about return and refund arrangements.
Retailer and store information
No specific supermarket chain is identified in the FSAI alert. Because the front label varies from store to store, the product may be difficult to identify from the front packaging alone.
Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale and display recall notices at points of sale. Consumers should therefore check both the meal’s back label and any notice displayed in the store where it was purchased.
Frequently asked questions
Which product has been recalled?
Specific 750g Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine.
What dates should I check?
Check for use-by dates of 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 or 26 September 2026.
Can I identify the product from the front label?
Not necessarily. The front label varies by store. Check the back label for “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine”.
Can I eat a different date?
The FSAI alert identifies only the listed use-by dates. Do not assume an unlisted date is affected, but follow any updated official advice if the recall changes.
Can I return the product without a receipt?
The official alert does not confirm the retailer’s receipt or refund policy. Contact the store for specific instructions.
The key takeaway
This food recall in Ireland affects specific 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine, with use-by dates from the listed September 2026 range. Check the back label carefully and do not eat any product that matches the recalled details. Retailers are removing affected batches from sale, and further official information should be followed if the alert is updated.
